SR0550 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David Fisk of Prophetstown, who passed away on June 19, 2019; and

WHEREAS, David Fisk was born in Sterling to Harold and Margaret (Carstensen) Fisk on September 1, 1938; he graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1956 and served in the U.S. Navy; he married Anita Johnson in Norfolk, Virginia on August 19, 1957; and

WHEREAS, David Fisk worked as a lineman for the Contel Telephone Company (Frontier) for over 40 years, retiring in 2003; he also served with the Prophetstown Fire Department for many years, 17 as fire chief; and

WHEREAS, David Fisk enjoyed fishing, wood working, and gardening; he was quite fond of his black raspberry bushes and was considered a jack of all trades by his family; he adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved spending time with his dogs; he was a past member of the First Congregational Church in Prophetstown and a lifetime member of the Polo VFW; and

WHEREAS, David Fisk was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and a brother; and

WHEREAS, David Fisk is survived by his wife, Anita; his daughter, Leslie (Patrick) McPherson; his sons, Michael and Trevor (Jodi) Fisk; his grandchildren, Libby, David (Lora), Steve, Maggie (Matt), Amanda (Tim), Mallory (Stacey), Brandon (Katie), Caitlin (Casey), Casey, Kendra, Tari, Kolton, Erin, and Dana; and his great-grandchildren, Westen, Maryn, Barrett, Myah, Lindsey, Grant, Dean, Chloe, Parker, Paisley, and Kalvin; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David Fisk and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of David Fisk as an expression of our deepest sympathy.